LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 37th Annual Polish-American
Arts Festival and the General Pulaski Parade in Cheektowaga, New York,
on July 16-19, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment which
foster a spirit of community and service and, simultaneously, work dili-
gently to preserve their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 37th Annual Polish-American Arts Festival and General Pulaski
Parade in Cheektowaga, New York, on July 16-19, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Town's Park and Recreation Committee,
Frank Swiatek, transformed an Annual Concert of Polish-American music,
part of the Town's Summer Concert Series, into a three-day extravaganza
featuring traditional folk art, crafts, foods, dance, and music; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, the Cheektowaga Polish-American Arts Festival and
the Town of Cheektowaga were the recipients of the Dorothy Mullen
National Arts and Humanities Award, which is given annually in recogni-
tion of the most innovative and effective arts and humanities programs
across the Nation; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, the Cheektowaga Polish-American Festival Committee
was honored by the AM-POL EAGLE newspaper in the category of Community
Organizations for their dedicated efforts in planning and organizing New
York State's premier ethnic festival for the past 29 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Cheektowaga Polish-American
Festival became more diversified, adding premiere musical and dance
entertainment; in addition, the Pulaski Day parade was transferred from
Buffalo, New York, to Cheektowaga, and became a Sunday feature of the
Festival; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body salutes all of the individuals, past
and present, who have given their time to this worthy event, noting
their commitment to enhance and improve the quality of life in their
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 37th Annual Polish-American Arts Festival and the Gener-
al Pulaski Parade in Cheektowaga, New York, on July 16-19, 2015; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary F. Holtz, Cheektowaga Town Supervisor.